The Guest House on Delegatskaya St. in Moscow will become the general consulate of the Principality of Monaco after its restoration. The ceremonial opening of the reception has already taken place and former vice president of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Igor Yurgens has been appointed honorary general consul. Read the rest of this entry »
Germany on Wednesday said Monaco had pledged to improve co-operation with Berlin in fighting tax fraud, money laundering and corruption. Read the rest of this entry »
For Britons living in Monaco and commuting to work in the city of London this week, the drab weather – more Great Yarmouth than Côte d’Azur - could be a sign of things to come. Today’s budget is set to make life harder for the 2,000 millionaires who call the handkerchief-sized tax haven home
Chinese President Hu Jintao has appointed new ambassadors to France and European Union here on Wednesday, in accordance with resolutions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature. Read the rest of this entry »
Mr Putin offered his warmest congratulations to Albert II on his fiftieth birthday and wished him success in his state duties and also in his work to promote the international Olympic movement and protect the environment – causes towards which Albert II has made a world-recognised personal contribution.
The conversation took place on Mr Putin’s initiative.
Karlsruhe, Germany - Princess Caroline of Monaco suffered a legal setback on Tuesday in her bid to prevent German supermarket magazines publishing paparazzi photographs of her leisure pursuits. Read the rest of this entry »
The Leader of the Revolution received Friday evening Princess Caroline Grimaldi, the sister of the Prince of Monaco, and her husband, who are on a visit to Great Jamahiriya. Read the rest of this entry »
Monaco’s Prince Albert II has said he is very interested in developing stronger political and humanitarian ties between his small, but wealthy principality and the UN refugee agency. He also announced that Monaco, a constitutional monarchy, would be donating 100,000 euros towards UNHCR programme for refugees and internally displaced people in Sudan and Chad this year. Read the rest of this entry »
Under the patronage of HSH the Prince Sovereign, the International Canine Exhibition took place this weekend Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April 2008 at the Espace Fontvieille from 9am until 6pm each day.
This year a special exhibition of Afghan Hounds and Greyhounds was opened on Saturday at 5pm. More than 170 breeds were on display and 15 countries participated in the event.
Organised as part of the International Canine Week (March events took place in Fréjus and Sanremo) by the Monaco Canine Society, presided over by Princess Antoinette, this event have bestowed awards for Best of Group and the Best in Show. In order to become a champion a dog must win four prizes.
The Hôtel de Paris is part of one of the great business triumphs of the 19th century. In 1863, on the point of national bankruptcy, Prince Charles III of Monaco brought in a French businessman who formed a company, the Société des Bains de Mer, to refloat the Monegasque economy through takings at a brand new casino. Read the rest of this entry »